Baglama and divan are the kinds of instruments used in different cultures, especially in Turkey and some parts of Iran and Iraq (Kurdistan). However, there are important differences between these two:
- Size: Divan is generally bigger than baglama.
- Bowl: Divan's bowl is deeper than baglama.
- Number of frets: Divan has more frets than baglama.
- Tuning: The tune of Divan is lower than baglama.
- Voice: Divan's voice is more expressive and deeper than baglama's.
Features of baglama instrument
- Being played in different regions of the world such as Europe, Asia, the Black Sea, the Caucasus and the countries such as Syria, Iraq, Iran and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Deeper bowel at back and very long neck
- The ability to play with a plectrum or with a fingering called Shalpe
- The most common stringed instrument in Turkey with seven strings that are divided into two, two and three strings
- The ability to tune in different ways and with different names according to the region and size: Baglama, Divansazi, Bozok, Choghur, Kopoz Irizva, Kora and Tambora.
- Kora is the smallest member of the baglama family and tambora is the larger member which is tuned on an octave lower.
- Three main parts: The bowl (takneh) is made of mulberry or juniper wood, beech, poplar or walnut. The voice plate (gouges) is made of poplar and the handle (shireh) is made of beech or juniper.
Important highlightsLearning music in Quebec
As a modern global and multicultural society, all kinds of music can be found in Quebec today; From folk music to hip-hop. Music has always played an important role in the culture of the people of this city. From Ms. Laboldak in the 1920s to 1930s to contemporary artists, music in Quebec has introduced the world to some of the best songwriters, pop singers, singers, and bands. The most popular Quebec music artists of the last century include Felix Leclerc (1950s), Jill Wiegen (1960s), Kate and Anna McGarrigle (1970s), and Celine Dion (1980s). Among the most famous music halls in Quebec, we can mention Lasala Rosa, Metlous, Le Ritz PDB, Rialto Theater, etc., which host many concerts every year. There are also very famous music festivals in this city, the most important of which are Oshaga, Eaglofest, Quebec Festival (FEQ), Francophone, Methuselah, etc.